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Asthma

This category is for questions about the respiratory issues dealing with asthma. Asthma is characterized by decreased levels of oxygen reaching the lungs due to an obstruction, resulting in "asthma attacks" or worse. There are millions of people with this disease. Here you can ask about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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Where is the best place to live if you have allergies?

I used to live in Ohio with horrid sneezing fits, and asthma problems. My asthma isn't even that bad. I moved to Sacramento California and both symptoms are virtually non existent now.

Are there any plants that can treat asthma?

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of airflows and the symptoms for asthma are producing wheezing sound, cough, and extreme difficulty for breathing.Herbal remedies for asthma are helpful to cure it efficiently. They are effective and it is a good old remedy. The herbs used in the herbal remedies for asthma are natural herbs, and the herbs are safe.

Herbs such as astragalus, ashwaganda root, borage leaf and seed oil, licorice, and eleuthero support both the lungs and adrenals. Nervous-system regulators such as oatstraw and skullcap will also help. If your asthma is caused by allergies, consider taking supplements such as NAC, quercetin, SOD, and homeopathic detoxification formulas to support the liver in its effort to detoxify. It is also important to work the lungs to improve their capacity.

Ephedra sinica has been one of these herbal remedies for asthma that have come to the forefront of our modern times for its inherent value to treat the disease effectively. The herb, called ma Huang, has since had a chemical extracted from its components called ephedrine that has been used to create a pharmaceutical

component for the treatment. Experts believe that there are other possible elements to ma Huang that can create assistance in breathing for asthma sufferers.

Other notable herbs used to combat asthma such as Ephedra and Hyssop are purported to relieve respiratory congestion. The mullein oil and green tea on the other hand helps dilate bronchial passageways to regulate oxygen circulation. Meanwhile, Nettle and Lobelia exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that are essential in the upkeep of routine respiratory health.

Mix a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste and take this remedy once in the morning and once in the evening. It acts as an excellent expectorant in cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water.

In a saucepan mix together 2 glasses of water, 1 stick of Cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of Thyme, 1 lime (halved), 3 Heads of Garlic and 1/2 purple onion. Bring this mixture to the boil and add 1 more cup of cold water. Let it boil until it reduces to half. Strain the liquid and drink as a tea or if you have children with asthma, they can take 1 tablespoon every 3 hours mixed with honey.

Yerba Mate is a very helpful herbal remedy for asthma. It helps stimulate the adrenal glands to release corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation, as well as hyperactive immune responses to irritants. It also helps relax the airways, and dilate the bronchial passages.

Modern medicine offers children with asthma little more than temporary relief for their symptoms. The right herbs, however, not only help these children to catch their breath, but also reduce attacks by strengthening their lungs and their immune systems. You will findmullein and elecampane-which herbalists have found to be exceptionally tonic and healing to the lungs-in almost every commercially available herbal formula for asthma. These herbs also arrest or eliminate symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath by opening the constricted bronchial passages.

Other herbs also act as antihistamines to open air passages and relieve wheezing. (Histamines are substances released in the body that produce swelling and constrict bronchial passages.) These herbs include some familiar and tasty children's favorites, such asanise, ginger, peppermint and chamomile. German studies have shown that chamomile may slow allergic reactions, such as those that trigger asthma attacks, by increasing the adrenal glands' production of cortisone, which reduces lung inflammation and makes breathing easier.Motherwort and passionflower, which are commonly used by Italian physicians to treat asthma, not only decrease the severity of lung spasms but also reduce anxiety, thus lessening the chance of an attack. Lemon verbena tea-a flavorful drink that almost any child will appreciate-is commonly given to South American children to reduce their wheezing. If your child suffers from asthma, you too may want to try a tea made with these herbs, but you may also want to keep a tincture of these same herbs on hand for times when making tea is inconvenient. Many herbal asthma formulas are available in natural food stores.

Can you develop asthma in your late teens?

Yes and no. Yes if it runs in your famliy or you are doing drugs(not proven) that can hinder the brain(like hardcore drugs for a long period of time).

No Test have show it just happens in older people,over time.

Loss of ability to swallow?

Aphagia Phagia - meaning swallow Prefix 'A-' - meaning lack of ability. Answer by sktforce.

Who does asthma affect you when you play sports?

Asthma effects you when you play sports because the Bronchi is very sensitive and can cause irritating in the lungs, this causes loss of breath and maybe vomiting which will effect how long you can last in sports before your too out of breath.

Is asthma permanent?

In some cases childhood asthma goes into a remission, often for long periods of time. However it does tend to re-emerge in later life.

What is the suffix for tachypnea?

Tachypnea means rapid respiratory rate. The absolute respiratory rate that is considered tachpnea depends on age. In children, the respiratory rate is normally higher than in adults, so infants and children have to breathe faster to be considered tachypneic.

Any resting respiratory rate higher than that listed below is considered tachypnea:

Newborn to 2 months: 60 breaths per minute

Infant 2 months to 1 year: 50 breaths per minute

Preschool Child 1 to 5 years: 40 breaths per minute

School age Child: 30 breaths per minute

Adult: 20 breaths per minute
breathing to fast

Where do you get asthma?

you can get it from the air.you can be asthma because of your pillow because it has dust so put it under the sun twice a week.Change your curtains too.You can totally get asthma from the dust and smoke of cars

How long does it take to treat asthma?

..Well. From my research and whatnot. Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be treated. There's many medications to keep your asthma under control, but there is no cure for it. You'll always have it. But you can treat it to where it's very minor. Ask your doctor. (:

What should asthma people do before participating in excerise?

it depends on how bad your asthma is. most people with bad asthma use their inhaler before and after exercise if needed

Asthma is a disorder caused by?

Inflammation of the airways

It is a chronic disease of the respiratory system in which inflammation narrows the airways from the nose and mouth to the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. Signs and symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Who is most at risk to getting asthma?

Hi Brother,

What is asthma?

Asthma is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the lungs and airways (bronchi) that affects 5 people in every 100. In children, this figure is higher and rising.

Asthma is characterised by attacks of breathlessness, tight chest, wheezing and coughing which are caused by the airways becoming narrowed and inflamed. Some people may have these symptoms all of the time and others may be normal between attacks.

How do you get asthma?Asthma can arise at any age, but why some people have the disease and others don't is not known. People with asthma have airways that are more sensitive than normal.
  • Doctors know, however, that asthma can sometimes run in families.
  • Asthma attacks can be set off by many different things, these are called triggers. Examples include cold air, vigorous exercise and stress.
  • These triggers may also include 'allergens'. These are present in the environment and contain chemicals that trigger allergic reactions.
  • Allergens include, for example, pollen, animal danders, house dust, pollution, some foods, perfumes and cigarette smoke.
  • Allergens cause the lining of the airways to become swollen and inflamed. It produces extra mucus and the muscles of the airways tighten. There is then less room for the air to pass in and out.
  • Attacks may be more frequent or severe in people who have a chest infection.

Can you board a airliner with an inhaler?

Yes, all prescribed medications are allowed on airplanes.

Steroids for asthma?

Steroids are used to treat lung inflammation that can occur in emphysema. But steroids cannot correct the underlying problem, which is that many of the alveoli have collapsed so there is less gas exchange.

What is waggoners disease?

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/wegener_granulomatosis/hic_wegeners_granulomatosis.aspx

What is Wegener's granulomatosis?

Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare disease of uncertain cause. It is characterized by inflammation in a variety of tissues, including blood vessels (vasculitis). Inflammation damages vital organs of the body.

Wegener's granulomatosis primarily affects the upper respiratory tract [sinuses, nose, trachea (upper air tube)], lungs, and kidneys. Other organ systems that can be affected by the disease include the nervous system, ears, eyes, heart, and skin.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis and their severity vary among patients. General signs of the disease may include:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Fatigue

Most patients first notice symptoms in the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include:

  • Persistent runny nose (also called rhinorrhea) or the formation of nasal crusts and sores
  • Nasal or facial pain
  • Nose bleeds or unusual nasal discharge, caused by inflammation of the nose or sinuses
  • Cough that might include bloody phlegm caused by upper airway or lower airway (lung) inflammation
  • Chest discomfort
  • Middle ear inflammation (also called otitis media), pain, or hearing loss
  • Voice change, wheezing, or shortness of breath caused by inflammation of the trachea

Other possible symptoms include:

  • Eye inflammation
  • Joint pain (arthritis) or muscle pain
  • Rashes or skin sores
  • Kidney inflammation*

*Although kidney inflammation is common, it is not usually associated with symptoms, such as pain.

How is it diagnosed?

Wegener's granulomatosis has symptoms similar to a number of other disorders, which may make it difficult to diagnose. However, for the most effective and successful treatment, early diagnosis is critical.

It is the combination of symptoms, results of physical examinations, laboratory tests, X-rays, and sometimes a biopsy (sample) of affected tissue (skin, nose, sinus, lung, or kidney) that together prove the diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis. Following treatment, these factors are also critical in judging whether the disease is active or in remission.

A positive blood test for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) can support a suspected diagnosis of the disease. However, this blood test does not by itself prove the diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis or determine disease activity.

Other tests that influence a doctor's judgment of disease activity include:

  • Measures of anemia (red blood cell count)
  • Sedimentation rate (the speed in which blood cells settle in a vertical glass tube) Urinalysis
  • Chest or sinus X-rays

Sometimes the lungs may become abnormal even though there are no symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath. Therefore, it is important to periodically have lung X-rays if you are diagnosed with Wegener's granulomatosis - even if you don't have any symptoms of lung disease.

When do people with asthma usally use the preventer inhaler?

They usually use it when they feel an attack coming on.

How asthma can cure?

There is no cure, only treatments. Some are nutritive (herbal) while others such as inhalers are prescription medicines (bronchodilators).

Sadly, some people cannot be cured of their Asthma -- the herbal treatments may work for some people, but not for everyone. Many children and adults have severe asthma which only responds to prescription medication. You should never stop taking your prescriptions without checking with your doctor, as your asthma may be life-threatening.

You are having fluttering in the chest what could this be?

Stress is a big contributor to alot but when it comes to your ticker you only have one.So when you get this feeling get to hospital or Dr. but definitely get it checked out by a professional.

What treatments are there for asthma?

Asthma has many kinds of treatments, like the nebulizers (if that's how its spelt) at hospitals. However to treat asthma at home inhalers are used. there are many kinds of inhalers and the GP or nurse will supply the sufferer the best care possible. in order to do so it may mean taking a certain inhaler upto 4 times a day, it may mean only taking a certain inhaler whenever needed. Another help for people with asthma is steriods and antibiotics.However many treatments there are there is no cure for asthma just ways to relieve the lungs.

Is asthma considered a preexisting condition?

It depends on what is causing the sleep apnea. It is preexisting if it is caused by tonsils, adnoids, or an elongated uvula. It is not preexisting if it is caused by being overweight, or possibly by a deviated septum.

Can you still dive With asthma?

I have had asthma for 13 years now, and I have driven many many miles since I was first diagnosed. Driving while having an asthma attack is not preferable, but it can still be done. The best thing for everyone's safety is to pull over some where safe and use your rescue inhaler. Because I had small children when I was first diagnosed, I wanted to be sure that everyone would be safe if I had an asthma attack when driving. So I taught my son how to steer the car over to the side of the road and put the car into park,just in case mom couldn't. All my children also knew how to call 911 by 4 years old for just such an emergency.

Can vampires have asthma?

Theoretically, vampires are impervious to any disease. People whoTHINK they are vampires will continue to suffer from and catch diseases just as they did before the adopted their " vampire " lifestyle. Just drinking blood does not improve your health. Instead, it can expose you to diseases you may never come into contact with normally.

How can you overcome asthma?

no becasue asthma is a respitory problem and it is no into your blood stream having that said therfore it couldn't be touched by your immune system also it doesn't even have the chemical inside it to get rid of asthma anyway only steroids do.